Reflections

At Changi Airport, setting off for Hanoi, Vietnam.

On 18th September 2007, a group of 35 students a 3 lecturers headed off to Vietnam to begin the International Business Studies Mission (IBSM).

The only 6 from BFS

Vietnamese Cuisine

Sadly, Vietnamese cuisine didn't go well with me. Most of the food was fried, and I ended up with a sore throat. Fried spring rolls seem to appear for each and every meal we had.

And of course, not forgetting the famous "raw" spring rolls. Most of us passed on it after one try. Rice paper and thick bee hoon just don't match.

After a day packed with company visits, we thought we could rest and enjoy at night...

Probably to do some shopping?

Although there was nothing much to buy, I think I spent less than SGD60, including the call card which was around SGD18.

Or have late night supper?

But that was not the case most of the time...

... because we had to finish writing our journals!

Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh City

But all was fine, we still had our fair share of work and play (:

The common scene on the roads of Hanoi and HCMC. It seemed like a life-threatening gamble each time we had to cross the road.

Witness it yourself!

The long and arduous bus rides

which left most of us falling asleep.

Was looking forward to the cultural tours on day 5 & 6, but I was down with flu so didn't really enjoy :(

Goodbye Vietnam!

On the overall, I'd say the IBSM trip was a fruitful and enjoyable experience (: